Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. The major muscle in ...

Developing bigger pectoral muscles, or "pecs," is one of the most common goals for anyone focused on building upper-body strength or improving their physique. After all, a strong, well-developed chest ...

Push-ups are a great strength exercise for developing bigger pecs and arms. But despite using just your bodyweight, they’re not the easiest to master as they require a great amount of strength in your ...

Your chest may not be the first muscle group that comes to mind when you think about pull-ups—but if you want to lift your body with control, you can’t skip it. A strong chest helps you stabilize your ...

Pushups are a classic bodyweight exercise that you can do at home and are an excellent way to strengthen your chest, shoulders and core. Plus, they can really get your heart beating and your blood ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Chest training, for many, is simply the pursuit of brute strength and size. Pressing (whether via barbell ...